Lorna Harvey Hypnotherapy

Who am I?

Lorna specializes in Hypnoanalysis which in her view is the most holistic approach to emotional problems available. It takes the form of deconstructing the unhelpful psyche in order to leave space to re-build more useful thought patterns and behaviours.

When will I notice the benefit?

Hypnotherapy is a rapid form of therapy, with many problems being solved in only one session.

Although every person and every problem is different, in general the difficulties that often can be overcome in just one visit

Specialising in all types of Anxiety and Phobias.

Hypnotherapyis a technique that uses hypnosis to allow the client to take control of their own thoughts and feelings, making the therapeutic process easier, quicker and more powerful.

During this deeply relaxed state of mind, one may be able to recall experiences and feelings that have been forgotten, if that is what is required, or simply to think more rationally about a behaviour or situation that is causing a problem.

A balanced perception of the problem and where it came from is the key to correcting the problem, and the negative emotions associated with it.

Hypnoanalysis is more than just positive thinking or suggestion therapy, and is useful to resolve more deep rooted emotional problems like childhood abuse, compulsive or obsessive disorders, eating disorders, depression or self-harm.

There is always a cause and through Hypnoanalysis, the cause or causes of the distress are identified and reduced or eliminated. Once the cause is addressed, many, if not all of the symptoms associated with the problem disappear or diminish.

Hypnoanalysis seeks to balance the emotional component of the cause, rather than manage the symptom.

Hypnotherapy & Hypnoanalysis are Interactive Therapies

Hypnosis is likened to a daydreaming or a trance state, like that of meditation. It is a relaxed yet focused state of mind in which one experiences acute awareness.

It is completely safe and natural, a state which we naturally drift in and out of several times during the day. The client remains fully in control of their thoughts and actions, and is able to recall everything that happens.

Thought Therapy® is Lorna’s bespoke blend of therapies. Using Techniques from several disciplines, Lorna applies whichever method is most appropriate to achieve the desired result for the client.

When will I notice the benefit?

Hypnotherapy is a rapid form of therapy, with many problems being solved in only one session.

Although every person and every problem is different, in general the difficulties that often can be overcome in just one visit are:

Smoking and other Habits

Fears and Phobias

Exam Nerves

Stage Fright

Public Speaking

Pain Management

Some other problems, possibly including some of the above may take a few more sessions, maybe between three and five:

Sleep Disorders

IBS

Anxiety and Panic Attacks

Grief

Stress

PTSD

Low Self-Esteem

More time will need to be taken when dealing with deeper emotional issues, or even someone wanting to gain a deeper insight into themselves. For this, analytical work needs to be undertaken and may take between five and sixteen sessions:

Eating Disorders

Self-Harm

Depression

Victims of Sexual Abuse

It is not possible to say a particular problem will be overcome in a precise number of sessions, but the above is intended as a guide.

It is not possible, either to list all of the problems that can be treated by this form of therapy: Physical, emotional, behavioural and medical.

Please feel free to telephone for a confidential chat should you wish to discuss any questions you may have that are not answered here.